James Deeley
FullnameJames Deeley[1]
PositionOutside left
Birth date1871
Birth placeEvesham, England
Death dateUnknown
Death placeWorcester, England
Clubs 1Worcester Rovers
Years 21895–1896
Clubs 2Small Heath
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 31896–1???
Clubs 3Hereford Thistle

James Deeley (1871 – after 1895) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[2] Born in Evesham, Worcestershire, Deeley played for Worcester Rovers before joining Small Heath in August 1895.[1] An outside left, Deeley played only once for Small Heath, in the First Division on 6 April 1896, deputising for Tommy Hands in a game at West Bromwich Albion which finished goalless,[3] before he returned to non-league football with Hereford Thistle.[2] He died in Worcester.[1]

References

  1. ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ Matthews, p. 143.